The House of Rats
Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1991
The House of Rats is a suspenseful story about a boy who moves into a new house and discovers a hidden world of rats and secrets.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
There are descriptions of rats and some unsettling situations.
No profanity is used in the narrative.
No blasphemy is present in the story.
No substance use is depicted.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The presence of many rats and dark secrets creates a scary atmosphere.
No occult or witchcraft elements are included.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
No non-Christian worldview is promoted.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows some bravery in facing the unknown.
No Christian faith elements are present.
No self-giving love is a central focus.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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